This page collects HSGG's governing documents, degree requirements, and required student forms in one place.
Degree Requirements & Curriculum
- HSGG Degree Requirements — approved by the UC Davis Graduate Council (2023)
- HSGG Cross-Curricular Objectives (CCOs) — approved by the UC Davis Graduate Council (2020)
- HSGG List of currently offered courses — last updated April 2023
- HSGG Courses — Workload Notes — student-maintained, ongoing notes on course workload, instructors, and quarters offered, organized by breadth area
Student Handbook
- HSGG Student Handbook (2025/2026)
Coursework Planning Forms
Required biannually (Fall by November 15, Spring by May 30) until advancement to candidacy. Select the form for your specialization:
- Earth Surface Processes
- Hydrobiology
- Hydrochemistry
- Physical Hydrology
- Water Policy and Management
- Pre-2016 Program (legacy)
Candidacy & Qualifying Exam Forms
- Qualifying Exam Application
- Report on the Doctoral Qualifying Examination - PhD (GradSphere)
- PHD Final Exam Report (GradSphere)
- Master’s Plan II Report (GradSphere)
Additional Academic Forms
The following forms are also available through GradSphere:
- Grading Option Change Petition
- In Absentia Registration
- Intercampus Exchange Program Application
- Late Enrollment
- Permission to Drop Petition
- Petition for Exception to Policy (PEP)
- Planned Educational Leave Program (PELP) Application
- Reactivation Request
- Readmission Application
- Release of Academic Hold
- Time to Degree Exception
- Transfer Coursework Petition
Governance
- HSGG Bylaws — revised 1991, 2011; approved by the Graduate Council December 16, 2011
- Appendix to the Bylaws
- 3-Year Faculty Review Form
- Mentoring Resources for Mentors — Office of Grad Studies
- Mentoring Resources for Mentees — Office of Grad Studies
Professional Development
Questions
Contact the HSGG Graduate Coordinator, Shila Ruiz ([email protected], PES 1152).